Import Regulations

In an effort to protect the dairy herd in Nebraska, NDA is issuing an importation order effective immediately. The importation order will require all breeding female dairy cattle entering the state of Nebraska to obtain a permit issued by NDA prior to entry. The importation order has been extended to December 31, 2024 and will be re-evaluated at that time. More information can be found here.

• Livestock Importation Requirements (Use this to check import requirements)
• Summary of Import Requirements

• Interstate Animal Movement Requirements (Use this to check import requirements) *

* USDA worked with the United States Animal Health Association (USAHA) and the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) to provide a single website for import requirements for each state. A person importing animals into Nebraska is still responsible to meet Nebraska import requirements, regardless of the information they may find on websites provided by any entity other than the Nebraska Department of Agriculture.

• U.S. State and Territory Animal Import Regulations
• Nebraska Permitting System Registration Form

Common Import Statements

• List of Statements

Compliance Agreements

• Compliance Agreement Descriptions

Import Orders

• Bovine Importation Order for the Province of Manitoba, Canada Origin Cattle
• Cattle and Bison Importation Order for Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming

Procedures for the Importation of Cattle, Bison, Sheep and Goats from Canada

• Veterinary Services Memorandum No 591.64
• Importers, Brokers, and Other Interested Parties
• Feedlot Owners and Operators and Other Interested Parties
• Protocol for the Importation of Cattle or Bison From Canada
• Protocol for the Importation of Sheep and Goats for Feeding From Canada
• Accredited Veterinarians or Other Interested Parties
  

Tagging Sites

• Approved Tagging Sites in Nebraska